Missing boy found alive

Sunderland, VT – Today at approximately 9:30AM Joseph “Jo Jo” McCray age 6 of Arlington was located alive and well by a ground search team. Jo Jo was located approximately 1 ¾ miles from where he was last seen off of US Route 7, Exit 3, Sunderland where he was hunting with his family.

Jo Jo was able to walk out of the woods on his own; but will be evaluated as a medical precaution.

All units are clearing the scene. No one was injured during the course of this search and rescue effort. There were approximately 120 volunteers and members from the Vermont State Police Search and Rescue, Fish and Game, Vermont State Police K9 unit, and local fire departments that assisted in the search. A Customs and Border Protection air and marine unit helicopter and Vermont Army Aviation helicopter both responded to assist in the search.

The Vermont State Police appreciates all of the help and support of the assisting agencies, volunteers, and media in bringing this incident to a positive resolution.

I am a “typical Vermonter” and I never let my children out of my sight.
I just do not understand how this happened. I hope DCF will become involved.
Yes, the parents should pay for all costs for the search.